Coral Bay

An upbeat holiday spot

Coral Bay is a lively seaside town on Cyprus’ west coast, nestled among banana plantations and vineyards. A long main strip runs through the town centre and along the waterside, offering up rustic tavernas and a handful of cheery cocktail bars. And when it comes to length, the sandy beach measures up pretty well, too.

Blue Flag beaches

Coral Bay boasts a peaceful white sand beach backed by limestone cliffs. The shallow turquoise waters make swimming super safe on this Blue Flag beach, and there are plenty of bars dotted along the front. Shuttle buses run every 15 minutes to the quieter Potima Bay, a large expanse of beach with sunloungers, umbrellas and a couple of beach bars.

Daytrips to Paphos Town

It’s a 15-minute drive to Paphos Town. There are mosaics dating back 2,000 years at Kato Paphos Archeological Park. Just a short stroll from there is Paphos Castle, a Byzantine structure right on the water which you can walk around. You’ve also got the fascinating Tomb of the Kings to see. At night you can saunter down Agiou Antoniou Street and drop into one of the quieter tavernas for a glass of Keo beer.

WHEN TO GO

Set in the far south of the Mediterranean, Cyprus has one of the best climates in Europe. Blue skies come as standard, and the island sees a massive 340 days of sunshine a year. Swimsuit temperatures kick in as early as April, when the mercury rises into the low 20s. Things get much hotter in the summer – 30 degrees is normal, although don’t be surprised if the thermometer creeps closer to 40 on some days. Autumn is slightly cooler, so it’s perfect for sightseeing or hiking in the Troodos Mountains. Cyprus gets most of its rain between December and March, but it’s not much, and temperatures are still pretty mild.

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